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Hazleton, PA

Hazleton is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 29,963 at the 2020 census. Hazleton is the second largest city in Luzerne County. It was incorporated as a borough on January 5, 1857, and as a city on December 4, 1891.

Hazleton is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, 35 miles (56 km) northwest of Allentown, 82 miles (132 km) north-northwest of Philadelphia and 106 miles (171 km) west of New York City.

During the early years of European colonization in the Americas, the area that today makes up the city of Hazleton sat at the intersection of two Native American trails. The Nanticoke path was used by the Nanticoke people during their migration to and settlement of the Wyoming Valley, east of Wilkes-Barre. The Nescopeck path ran from the forks of the Delaware River to the Nescopeck Creek. It was used by traders and missionaries, Delaware war parties, and settlers.

Hazleton is located at 40°57′32″N 75°58′28″W (40.958834, −75.974546). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 square miles (16 km²), all land. Hazleton is located 12 miles (19 km) north of Tamaqua and 30 miles (48 km) south of Scranto/Wilkes-Barre. The city is located in Pennsylvania's ridge and valley section (on a plateau named Spring Mountain). Hazleton's highest elevation is 1,886 feet (575 m) above sea level, making it one of the highest incorporated cities east of the Mississippi River and the highest incorporated city in Pennsylvania. It straddles the divide between the Delaware and Susquehanna River watersheds.

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Hazleton has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb). The average annual snowfall total is 47 inches (1,200 mm). Hazleton averages 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rain annually. The hardiness zone is 6b.

Hazleton places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For a relaxing day, visit the Famous Salon Spa or Double Diamond Resorts Spa for a range of therapeutic services. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a workout at Spooky Nook Sports, a state-of-the-art sports complex. Penn State Hazleton also provides various health and fitness programs for the community.

Top sites in Hazleton, PA are Hickory Run State Park, Old Jail Museum, and Hazle Township Community Park.

Population: 30,037 (2023). ZIP code: 18201. Area Code: 570. Elevation: 1,604 feet (489 meters). Area: 6.0 square miles (15.5 km²).

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What are the demographics of Hazleton, PA?

Hazleton, PA is home to a population of 29.7k people, of which 78.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 35.1% of Hazleton, PA residents were born outside of the country (10.4k people). In 2022, there were 1.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.1k people) in Hazleton, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.38k Other (Hispanic) and 4.45k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Hazleton, PA a town or a city?

Hazleton is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 29,963 at the 2020 census. Hazleton is the second largest city in Luzerne County. It was incorporated as a borough on January 5, 1857, and as a city on December 4, 1891.

What is Hazleton, PA famous for?

Hazleton owes its fame and fortune to two incongruously paired goods: coal and silk. Located on one of only two pockets of anthracite coal in the world, the city got its start when Asa Packer started mining and canal operations in the 1830s. This brought the railroads to town; at one point the nearby Weatherly terminal dispatched more than 100 trains a day. Years later, Hazelton's image softened with the rise of the Duplan Silk Corporation, which in its heyday produced about 25 million yards of cloth a year. Visitors to Hazleton today can enjoy boating, skiing, and fishing. Penn State maintains a branch campus here.

Sources

City of Hazleton

Wikipedia

Visit PA

Data USA

Hickory Run State Park

Old Jail Museum

Hazle Township Community Park

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Famous Salon Spa

Double Diamond Resorts Spa 

Spooky Nook Sports

Penn State Hazleton

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